Becoming a partner of the FRQSC

You can become a partner of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC) by participating in an existing grant or scholarship program, or by offering a specific program in collaboration with the FRQSC.

The FRQSC currently offers two programs in which partners from the public, parapublic, community and private sectors may participate.

The Concerted Actions Program

Allows partners to actively participate in key phases of the research process, from identifying research needs and taking part in certain stages of the competition to the appropriation of results. The concerted action, which may be a thematic program or a targeted project, is a multifaceted initiative which is adapted as closely as possible to the partners' needs while respecting the research agenda. Communication and exchange are fostered throughout the research process. To consult the Concerted Actions program pamphlet, click here.

Research Scholarships in a Practice Environment

Brings together practice environments – such as municipalities, professional offices, parapublic organizations and private companies – and students interested in conducting part of their research project within the context of such an environment. This program offers several advantages for the partner:

Funding : The FRQSC pays 2/3 of the scholarship, with the remaining third being paid by the partner.

Expertise : The partner gains a highly qualified worker on the cutting edge of research with an interest in a subject that is of direct concern to the organization or company.

This program fosters the creation of quality working relationships that often lead to the student being hired by the host organization or company.

Several recurring programs are also offered in partnership. These cover areas or themes linked to the specific interests of program partners, which may be government departments, organizations or one or more funding agencies. Examples include: